~ Church News ~ Sunday, March 19

Thursday, March 16, 2023

Clay City First UMC

We continue our journey through Lent this Sunday and we would like to invite you to join us for Worship this Sunday at 9am. You are welcome and we hope you will come as you are!! Pastor Brad will preach from the Gospel of John as he continues with his sermon series on “Seeking: Questions with Jesus” with a sermon titled “Surely we aren’t blind, are we?”. Worship is available in-person and will also be broadcasted LIVE on Facebook. Sunday School starts around 10am. All are welcome!!

Our Prayer Team meets each Wednesday at 9am at the church. All are welcome to attend. If you have a prayer request, please contact Pastor Brad.

Join us for our Taste and See Bible Study on the 1st Thursday of the month at 6:30. We start with a potluck and fellowship and move into a time of devotion and Bible Study. Please contact Pastor Brad for more details. Our next gathering is May 4, 2023

Slice-a-Pie Bible Study takes place on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 2pm at the Pioneer Cafe in Bowling Green, IN. We are currently discussing what it means to think, act, and be more like Jesus. Our next gathering is April 20, 2023

Our Youth Group meets the 3rd Sunday of the month at 12pm at Bowling Green UMC. Our next meeting is March 19th!

Please visit the Christian Care and Share website for resources for those struggling financially in Clay County (www.christiancareandshare.com). The Christian Care and Share Food Pantry is located at 405 E 14th Street, Clay City, IN 47841 and is open every Wednesday from 10am-12pm and Thursday from 5pm-7pm. People can come any day that the pantry is open and are limited to one visit per month.

Clay City First UMC is located at 610 Washington Street, Clay City, IN 47841. You can reach the church at 812-939-2742 or by email at claycityfumc@frontier.com. Visit us at claycityfirstumc.org or on Facebook www.facebook.com/claycityfumc. Pastor Brad can be reached at 219-608-5301 or brad.hindsley@inumc.org.

Bowling Green UMC

This Sunday we will continue our journey through Lent and we want you to know that our doors are open to all and you are invited to join us for Worship this Sunday at 10:30am. Pastor Brad will be preaching from the Gospel of John as he continues with his sermon series on “Seeking: Questions with Jesus” with a sermon titled “Surely we aren’t blind, are we?”. Worship is available in-person and a recording will be made available on our Facebook page later in the day. Sunday School begins at 9:30am.

First Friday Free Supper and Social- Join us on the first Friday of each month for supper, some fellowship, and some fun at the Bowling Green Community Building from 5pm-7pm. The best part is that it is FREE and open to all!! Our Next FREE Supper is April 7, 2023

Join us for our Taste and See Bible Study on the 1st Thursday of the month at 6:30. We start with a potluck and fellowship and move into a time of devotion and Bible Study. Please contact Pastor Brad for more details. Our next gathering is May 4, 2023.

Slice-a-Pie Bible Study takes place on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 2pm at the Pioneer Cafe in Bowling Green, IN. We are currently discussing what it means to think, act, and be more like Jesus. Our next gathering is April 20, 2023

On Tuesdays at 11am, we are hosting a Mental Health Peer Support Group for those experiencing moments or seasons of depression and anxiety.

Our Youth Group meets the 3rd Sunday of the month at 12pm at Bowling Green UMC. Our next meeting is March 19th.

Please visit the Christian Care and Share website for resources for those struggling financially in Clay County (www.christiancareandshare.com). The Christian Care and Share Food Pantry is located at 405 E 14th Street, Clay City, IN 47841 and is open every Wednesday from 10am-12pm and Thursday from 5pm-7pm. People can come any day that the pantry is open and are limited to one visit per month.

Bowling Green UMC is located at 160 S Jefferson in Bowling Green, IN. You can reach the church by emailing bowlinggreen.inumc@gmail.com. Visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Bowling-Green-United-Methodist-Church-194139637304607 or at www.1body1faith.org. Pastor Brad can be reached at 219-608-5301 or brad.hindsley@inumc.org.

The Little Historic Church

It is our pleasure to announce that Graybeard – The Band will be performing today, Friday, March 17th at 7:00 p.m. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with us. Wear green, bring a shamrock or two or even bring a Leprechaun with you! Join us for a great night of music magic with one of the most popular bands in the area. Invite your family and friends, everyone is welcome. (Please note: Wearing green is optional, shamrocks are not required and Leprechauns appear magically on their own.)

The Little Historic Church is located at 14695 N. Linden Street, Carbon, IN 47837. For more information, contact Dean Swearingen at 812-239-9169. If you are interested in performing at the Little Historic Church contact Kate Hoag at 812-251-4532. Follow us on Facebook for more information, photos and upcoming events.

First Baptist Church

Come enjoy the food, fun, and fellowship on Friday, March 17 at 6 p.m. of Family Fun Night. Bring a snack, a game, and a friend. See you there.

Please join us for Sunday Morning Worship on March 19 at 10:30 a.m. when the Rev. Dr. Quentin Madden will speak on “Lift Up the Cross” based on the texts Numbers 21:4-9 and John 3:14-21. You may come to the in-person service or view the livestream on Facebook or listen to the broadcast in the church parking lot on 88.9 FM.

Upcoming Events:

March 17 - Family Fun Night, 6 p.m.

March 26 - Planning session for Vacation Bible School right after church

April 7 - Community Good Friday Service at First United Methodist Church at 12 noon

April 9 - Easter Egg Hunt right after church

School clothes are available for newborns to high school seniors from the Children’s Clothes Closet. Please call the church office to arrange a pickup time if you are in need of clothes. Leave a message with your phone number and a volunteer will call back. Donations are not being accepted at this time.

You are invited to join us at the following weekly services: Sunday School classes for all ages begin at 9:30 a.m. Worship service follows at 10:30 a.m. On Wednesday evenings choir practice is held at 5 p.m. in the sanctuary; dinner is served at 6 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall; And at 7 p.m. separate Bible studies are held for Youth, and Adults. On Thursday a Men’s Prayer Breakfast is held at Sunrise & Dine at 9 a.m. On Friday a Women’s Bible Study is held at the church at 9 a.m.

First Baptist Church is located at 413 S. Walnut Street. The church phone number is (812) 448-8112. Follow us on Facebook or the church website at www.brazilbaptistchurch.com. The Rev. Dr. Quentin Madden’s telephone number is (314) 910-7224 and his email is qtmadden@gmail.com.

Peniel UMC

“The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” – 1 Samuel 16:7b

We invite you to join us at Peniel United Methodist Church on March 19th, the Fourth Sunday of Lent. Sunday School begins at 9:45 a.m. and includes classes for both children and adults. Our Worship Service is at 10:30 a.m. and is accompanied by a traditional choir. Lay Speaker, Sarah King will be with us this week! The scripture reading is 1 Samuel 16:1-13. Mrs. King’s sermon is entitled, “Am I Chosen?” Come, join us and ‘Catch the Spirit!’ Peniel UMC is located at 9525 N. Kennedy Crossing Road, Brazil, IN 47834. Our phone number is 812-442-8062. Find us on Facebook @penielumcbrazil.

Prairie City UMC

Create in me a clean heart, O God, and put a new and right spirit within me. – Psalm 51:10. Will you join us this Fourth Sunday of Lent? Prairie City United Methodist Church welcomes you this Sunday, March 19th. Our Worship Service is at 9:00 a.m. and will be lead by Pastor Heidi Clear. The Gospel reading will be John 9:1-41 and Pastor Heidi’s Message is entitled, “In Pursuit: When the Blind See.” Prairie City UMC is located at State Road 42 & N. County Road 25 West, Brazil, IN 47834. We hope that you will join us! For more information contact Dick Boyce at 812-236-4119.

Staunton UMC

Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and sustain in me a willing spirit.

– Psalm 51: 12. Everyone is invited to Staunton United Methodist Church, March 19th, the Fourth Sunday of Lent. Pastor Kerry Clear will preside at our Worship Service that begins at 11:00 a.m. This week’s scripture is John 9:1-41. Pastor Kerry’s Message is “In Pursuit: When the Blind See.”

Staunton UMC is located at 206 W. Franklin St., Staunton, IN 47881. For more information contact Pastor Kerry Clear at 812-443-2231. Will you join us? All are welcome!

Please note: The Staunton UMC Food Pantry will be open Wednesday, March 29th from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Epworth UMC

O Lord, shine your light on those who are discouraged, those who weep in darkness, and those with heavy hearts. You are invited to Epworth United Methodist Church this Sunday, March 19th, the fourth week of Lent. Our Worship Service begins at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Heidi Clear presiding. The scripture reading is John 9:1-41 and Pastor Heidi’s Message is entitled, “In Pursuit: When the Blind See.” Each of you are invited and everyone is welcome! Epworth UMC is located at 1414 E. National Ave., Brazil, IN 47834. For additional information contact Pastor Kerry Clear at 812-443-2231.

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